St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-11-27
SOCIETY HAPPENINGS.

ceSSful events ever given in the North
west in the way Of Il charity event.
Some 800 of Minneapolis best society
was represented, together with twenty
couples from St. Paul and few from
Saltwater who extended their hospital
tiles to the worthy cause. Many figures,
whose faces are more familiar i'll bust
ness circles than in the ball room,
turned out to make the affair grand
success. The guests began to arrive
about SO'clO"k. and, after coming from
the dreSSing-roOms, descended to the
reception parIOrs, which were elegantly
and taStcfully adorned with yellow and
white flowers. the principal ornament
being a huge bank of roses, with the
word Charity" which hung over the
fireplace. The large dining-rOOm was
used for the dance hall. and was neatly
canvaSed. At 9 O'Clock DanZ' OrcheS-
ira began one of its favOrite OvertureS,
and inside of ten minutes the spacious
hall was filled to its utmost capacity.
Supper was served from 10 o'clock till
after midnight in the ladies' ordinary
and the large hall adjoining, and over
500 partOOk of the excellent repast. The
guests began to leave al o'clock, after
having enjoyed one of the pleasanteSt
events ever given in the Northwest. when
the music was being played for the
Mon Reeve" waltz. The costumes were
all elegant and tasteful, and some were
wonderful in the richness of their col
OrS.
The French fair, which was held at
Market hall for ten DAYS, closed last
Thursday at midnight. The fair was
under the auspices of the Young Ladies'
Society of the st. ClOtilde Church for
the purpose of raising funds to finish
the new church parlors. During the
ten days several valuable prizes were
presented the most popular man, lady,
etc, who secured the greatest number
of votes. Among the presents were a
gold swatch, parlor tset, sealskin cloak
and many other valuable and useful
articles. About $500 was Melted from
the fair to go towards the church fund.
The most valuable article was the seal
skin sacque. which was carried off by
Miss Nellie Hall, by a majority of over
4,c00 uoteS.
The reception rendered the students
and faculties Of the Hamline, MacaleS-
ter and State universities by the senior
class of the State university last
Wednesday evening was one of the pleas
ATTEST entertainments ever given in the
Twin Cities. The attendance was large
all through the reception and Included
State university people, number of
lady and gentleman students, with the
faculties from Hamline and Manchester.
DAMS orchestra furnished an elegant
programme. A. bOuntifUl and dainty
Spread9was partaken of at 10 O'Clock,
after which an impr0mptu dance was
started, which continued till late hour.
The Tam 0'Shanter club, in its rooms,
No. % Syndicate block, Friday even
ing engaged in debate. Resolved,
That Gen. Lee was a greater general
than Gen. Grant" For the affirmative
T.. Guthrie lead, seconded by William
Guthrie. For the negative q. Creighton
lead, seconded by James r. Mckenzie.
Both sides were ably debated and did
credit to the speakers, as we'll as honor
TO the generals. On vote of the mem
berS being taken on the merits of the
debate a large majority was cast in
favor of Gen. Lee.
The Ladies Relief Corps of George
n. Morgan post, q. A. R., will give an
entertainment Thursday evening at l..
.. o. +. hall, 301 NicOllet avenue, which
promises to be one of more than Ordi-
nary interest. y literary and musical
programme will be presented, which is
to include ballad singing 10y Prof. Les
ter: a scene from OthellO, by HerSchel
j. Mayell, and singing by male quar-
tette. The chairman of the corps, Julia
+. LObdell. will present the yearly re-
port. Dancing. cards, and good time
socially is to follow, and an excellent
supper will be served. SAVERS OrcheS-
ira will be in attendance.
The reception and hop rendered to
the employees of s. E. Olson II Co.. at
Malcom's dancing academy "Wednesday
evening was one of the most enjoyable
events of the season. About sixty
coupled were present and skipped the
light fantastic till u 80 to the music of
DAM orchestra. An excellent repaSt
was served at II o'clock by DOrner the
caterer. During the evening a number
of vocal selections were rendered by
MeSsrS. Heath. Stuart, Robinson and
Dunno.
About Seventy-five ladies responded
Friday night 10 invitations sent out to
them to be present at the first annual
dinner Of the Women's exchange, on
Fourth street south. After the banquet
had been served that was provided for
the entertainment, the young ladies and
directors adjourned to the parlOrs,
where an excellent musical programme
was given. Mrs. G. s. Butler added to
the pleasure of the evening by rendering
some fine selections in her usual style.
The sociable and ball given Thanks
giving eve by the Y. S. Division No. l.,
X. of p. at Castle hall, Washington and
Fourth avenues south, was attended by
about 80 couples. 4 number of the
members of the order from st. Paul and
Saltwater were present and enjoyed a
very pleasant evening. A homemade
supper was served by the ladies of the
lodge, and excellent music was fur
niShk.1 nv MiliarI ava6 Eiria OrahaSfra
Dancing began and continued till a late
hour this morning.
Erhe fair given by the ladies of the st.
Joseph society at Turner hall, corner of
Fifth and Washington avenues north,
during the past week, was a grand sue
cess. A large sum of money was real
lied to 90 towards paying the debt of
the new church building at Eleventh
avenue north. Thanksgiving day an
excellent dinner and supper was served
to large numbers by the ladies of the
society.
A pleasant surprise party was given
Miss Sadie Knight Monday evening, by
about thirty of her most intimate friends,
at her home. The patty was celebra-
ton of the young lady's birthday. The
evening was spent i'll singing, dancing.
etc. An excellent repaSt was served by
May the caterer. in the latter part of
the evening, after which the guests de-
parted.
Company \ gave grand ball Friday
evening at Malc0m'S hall. The mem
bers of the club were dressed in fatigue
uniforms, which made very fine APP
pearance. Over seventy-five couples
were present. among them some of
Company ID. of st. Paul. Dancing be-
gan at $50 and continued till late
hour. An excellent programme was
rendered by DAMS orchestra.
The Crescent club gave the second OF
& series of fortnight social dances at
Malcolm'S hall last evening. About
ninety couples of the most select society
were present to enjoy one of the pleas